A Few Wacky Inventions You Didn’t Know About On Satellite TV

Human ingenuity is an amazing thing. From the early inventions of the ancients to the modern marvels of the steam engine, the airplane, telecommunications and the computer, mankind has been able to accomplish amazing things. But mankind has also produced some bloopers on its way to better technology, and in addition to the spectacular successes there have been some colossal failures. There have also been a few inventions that worked, but never really found their way into common use. These amusing machines, while not usually available in stores, have found their way to various features on satellite TV. Here’s a list of some of the funnier ones.

In the 1890s, the invention of the telephone revolutionized the way people communicated. And there was a period of time during which many people had telephones but the radio had yet to make an appearance. It was during this time that the teleharmonium made its first appearance. The teleharmonium was a giant musical instrument, occupying an entire room. It was designed to create music and also send that music out over peoples’ phone lines. Listeners would call the teleharmonium at the appropriate time and be able to listen to an entire concert. Too bad speakerphone hadn’t been invented yet. With the proliferation of radio, the teleharmonium quickly became obsolete. But its legacy lives on, with chronicles still available on various channels via satellite TV. Check your listings for more information.

The mid twentieth century was a time of exuberance in the United States, with one of the defining features of the period being prolific housing construction and development. But the later 1960s brought a backlash to conventional housing procedures, with a significant undercurrent of environmentalists seeking to return to nature while still retaining the benefits of modern life. Thus, a peculiar fusion of naturalism and modernism was invented to fill the void: the geodesic dome. This design was favored by "back to nature" activists, who praised its hyper efficient design. Nonetheless, domes were difficult to construct, and also looked a bit goofy. A few remain in existence, but they are seen today as quirky relics of a bygone era. You can get the full story on them via any history of the environmental movement, check your satellite TV listings to see when the latest show will be.

There has been no shortage of effort to invent flying machines. Beginning with the ancient Chinese, who drew up plans for giant human carrying kites, then continuing through to Da Vinci and other pioneers, the goal of taking off has had an understandable allure. But even after the success of the Wright Brothers, many failed flying machines were still trotted out. Some comical designs feature multiple wings and giant umbrellas, which flap up and down in a futile attempt to get off the ground. You can see a complete history of flying machines by checking out your satellite TV listings for the next showing.

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